Laura22610

I also just looked at the pictures and have the same feelings about the gazebo I always wanted to get married on the beach, so I think that I will stick with that! The beach bar does look great...I want to be on one of those swings right now!! I also asked Ana about pictures of reception locations but she said that she won't have any pictures until the resort opens. I know this was a topic before but I just wanted to ask...has anyone decided what they will do about a photographer - use the resort photographer or get someone else? I have to make a decision about this really soon and I just don't know what to do!

Hi everyone, I am getting married Feb 26, 2010 at Dreams Riviera Cancun. I have my dress, bridesmaids dresses, a place for my AHR in April, and working on invitations this weekend and hopefully sending them out on Wednesday I am making them myself so hopefully all goes as planned! I am also trying to decide what to do about a photographer - use the one that comes with package or find someone else... Lots to do!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by NESS Did any of you put down a deposit yet? Ana told me I have to send her a deposit once they open in October but she said the date & time I want is being held for me. I don't feel so comfortable with this situation. I want to make it official ASAP. I haven't put a deposit down yet either. I am trying not to worry

Quote: Originally Posted by carinagirl Hi Laura, I have to be honest, I feel kind of clueless as to how many people will actually make it, but possibly 60...? I may be way off though - we'll see. So can I ask, any thought to photographer or dj/music yet? I am wondering if I should be getting those booked already. Also, do you think you will have reception on the beach or wedding gazebo? I can't decide until I at least see a picture of the gazebo. And yes Noonie, Rod on facebook has been a wealth of information. So far I am very impressed with the customer service there. I can't wait until it actually opens and we can get some real feedback! Hi Carina, I have not booked a photographer yet. I am so unsure what to do about that. I contacted a couple of photographers - one was not available and the other I think was a little more than I was hoping to spend since he comes for 2 days. Are you going to use the photographer from Dreams? Do you know of any photographers? I have been trying to ask Ana how much extra it would be to have the photographer for longer than the 1 1/2 hours that comes with the package and how much extra it is for each additional picture, but I haven't gotten an answer to that question yet (maybe she doesn't understand what I'm asking?) I really want to make sure I have great pictures! As far as the music, I think that I am going to do the ipod. It seems like, from what I've been reading, that dj's can be hit or miss in mexico and since I am not having a huge amount of people, I think the ipod will be good! I would also like to see pictures of the gazebo before I decide about the ceremony, although I am leaning towards the beach since I have always wanted to get married on the beach I am kind of clueless on a timeline of when things should be done!

Quote: Originally Posted by noonie Hey all:) Stephanie & Jamie, April 24, 2010 I am working with a wedding planning company from toronto and am visiting the resort in the beginning of december. While i am there i will take pics & post them on here for everyone to see. Is anyone nervous about going with a resort that is brand spankin new?? and has anyone gotten negative reviews about the dreams chains?? im so nervous & want the resort to be amazing... Congrats Stephanie! I am definitely a little nervous about going to a brand new resort but I am excited too since everything will be nice and new! I really have heard mostly good things about the Dreams resorts and my travel agent recommended Dreams for weddings, so I am optimistic that everything will be great!

Quote: Originally Posted by carinagirl Laura, It's great to have someone on here that will be going through everything at the same time. So tell me, do you have invites out yet? I sent out an email "save the date" 2 weeks ago, which links to our website which has info on how to book. I would like to get the formal invites out asap. HOw many people are you expecting? Carina, I agree, it is great! I don't have my invites out yet. I am hoping to put them together this weekend and have them out by Monday or Tuesday. I am making them myself (with the help of my mom), so hopefully everything goes as planned I didn't send out "save the date"s at all... I really didn't have time though, but everyone who is going to be invited knows what we are doing, so I think that's okay. I think we are inviting 60-70, but we already know a lot who won't be able to come to Mexico. So, I am hoping to have 30, maybe 40 at the most? How many are you having? Are you doing any planned activities for everyone who comes?

Carina - I am getting married on Feb 26th, 2010! I guess we will see each other there I am also trying to decide what to do about a package. I think that you have to choose a package to get a contract but you can change the package? I was trying to work out the numbers and what I came up with was that if you are having a private reception, it definitely is more cost effective to get a package!

I think I read something on the Dreams Riviera Cancun Facebook page that said there is a sports bar with plasma tv's surrounding a dance floor And that place is a disco at night. I am pretty sure I read that...

Thank you all for your well wishes I have already found lots of help and ideas!!

Quote: Originally Posted by cda023 What kind of room rates is everyone getting? I am booked for next May and can't find reliable pricing or figure out how to get a block of rooms. Stressing! I am going through a TA, so I am not sure how to get a block of rooms. My wedding is in February and for 4 nights, I think the price is a little less than $1200 with airfare so far. My TA is still working on it and he didn't break down the price for me but I am thinking the airfare is probably half and the room rates are half. Hope this helps a little. It is very stressful coordinating all of this!

Quote: Originally Posted by indy_chic Does anyone know the locations for the dinners? Are we permitted to book an a la carte restaurant? Can we place tables around the pool area ? (see Dreams Los Cabos for pics) ? Are table / chairs linens provided? Any help would be great~ Here is some pricing info that I received. I am not sure about having the reception around the pool. I think I saw a picture from Dreams Cancun or Dreams Tulum of a reception at the pool and it looked beautiful! Hopefully that is an option! I asked for pictures of the locations for receptions and Ana said those won't be available until the resort opens in October I didn't get any prices for tables and chairs, so maybe those are provided but here are the prices for reception extras: Lights under Tables$30 usd + 10% Tax each Dance floor for 30 people (Wood)$580 usd + 10% Tax + 15% set up Dance Floor for 50 people (Wood)$780 usd + 10% Tax + 15% Set up Suplement for Lightened Dance Floor$ 150 usd + 10% Tax + 15% Set up Drapery for ballroom$800 usd + 10% Tax + 15% Set up Coloured Table Cloths$18 usd - $25 usd + 10% Tax each Coloured Napkins$ 3 usd + 10% Tax each Coloured Chair Covers$6 usd + 10%Tax each Special LighteningSUBJECT TO QUOTATION Lounge Style DecorationSUBJECT TO QUOTATION

Quote: Originally Posted by indy_chic Please post photography prices Here are the photography prices that were sent to me (what the package includes was a separate document and I pasted that below this one) Pkg.Photo 1$550 usd + 10% Tax Pkg.Photo 2$650 usd + 10% Tax Pkg.Photo 3$720 usd + 10% Tax Pkg.Photo 4$1050 usd + 10% Tax Pkg.Photo 5$1,800 usd + 10% Tax Pkg Video. 1$650 usd + 10% Tax Pkg. Video. 2$1,050 usd + 10% Tax Pkg. Video. 3$1,610 usd + 10% Tax Wedding Packages 2009 & 2010 No.1 36 Photos Color Cd. Ceremony & Beach. 1:30 hrs. No.2 36 Photos 4 x 6 Color Cd. Ceremony & Beach. 1:30 hrs. No.3 36 Photos 4 x 6 Color Cd. Ceremony & Beach. 1:30 hrs. No.4 100 Photos 90 4 x 6 5 5 x 7 5 8 x 10 Color, B&W Sepia & Mix Color. Cd. Album Ceremony , Beach & Locations. 2:00 hrs No.5 150 Photos 130 4 x 6 10 5 x 7 10 8 x 10 Color, B&W Sepia & Mix Color. Cd. Album Getting ready , Ceremony, Beach Locations. 3:00 hrs

Quote: Originally Posted by SDbeachgirl Hi all, I received an email from Ana and she informed me that the 2 photographers that she works with are: Sweet Caribbean ? Wedding photo and principal (Juan Navarro) These are the photographers that come with the wedding package. She also told me that if I would like to use another photographer, I can let her know and she will "see what she can do". Of course since the wedding package comes with a photographer I am gong to research these. I have read a few posts on Juan Navarro but haven't heard anything about Sweet Caribbean Photography. Has anyone read any reviews on this? I received a similar email from Ana about the photographers. She told me the photographer from Sweet Caribbean Photo was Daniela. I tried to search on google and on here for reviews of Sweet Caribbean/Daniela and couldn't find any. I am not sure what I am going to do about a photographer. Ana also sent me the pricing for the photography packages. I just wish the packages allowed more time with the photographer...the longest time I saw was 3 hours. I love pictures and want to have a ton!

Quote: Originally Posted by RCBlondie I wish I knew how to "multi-quote"...? Anyone else know how? Congratulations to kcgcristyn & laura22610 on finalising your dates with DRC! Welcome to the DRC forum. Look forward to sharing all our info together. Thank you! Congrats to you too! I was also trying to decide about my wedding package...does it get really expensive to add things on to the basic free package? I am asking because there are a few things in the other packages that I don't need, such as the hairstyling and make-up, and possibly the photographer.

Quote: Originally Posted by SDbeachgirl Is anyone doing the symbolic ceremony instead of the legal ceremony? I think we have decided to, just to avoid any complications and extra fees. We are thinking of doing the legal thing AFTER the actual ceremony in Mexico. We want the first time that we say vows to be on the beach in front of family and friends. We don't want to make a big deal of the legal ceremony at all....just to make it seem as though the beach ceremony is the "real" thing. Do you happen to know if the resort requires a marriage certificate in order to have a symbolic ceremony. I have heard that some resorts require this and therefore we would have to do the legal ceremony before going to Mexico. Just wondering if anyone has looked into this yet. I also would like to have a symbolic ceremony instead of a legal one. I was wondering who does the ceremony and would they let you have your own officiant (someone who is not affiliated with the resort)?

Hi everyone! I am new here but I am also getting married at Dreams Riviera Cancun. I haven't received a contract yet but Ana is supposed to be holding a date for me in February 2010. I think I am having the same communication issues It's nice that everyone can share their information here!

Thank you! Congrats to you too!

Hi! My name is Laura. I just confirmed my wedding date for February 26, 2010 at Dreams Riviera Cancun. This site has some great information and I look forward to having fun planning my wedding